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set 6 silver place holders modelled as horses heads
set 6 silver place holders modelled as horses heads

set 6 silver place holders modelled as horses heads

Located in York, GB

A fine set of six silver place/menu holders fashioned as a horses head by A Wilcox, Birmingham 1932 height 3cm weight approx. 19g each total 114g the set of equestrian interest ...

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Mid-20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Gorham Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume
Large Gorham Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

Large Gorham Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Large turn of the century Art Nouveau green glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence. Globular with everted rim. Ball stopper with short plug. Loose a...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Money Clip by Alfred Dunhill, London
Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Money Clip by Alfred Dunhill, London

Vintage Sterling Silver Novelty Money Clip by Alfred Dunhill, London

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome vintage money clip in the form of a clockface singed on the back "Dunhill" together with a full English hallmark for solid silver / 925. This comes complete with the orig...

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Early 2000s Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Rattail Antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon size Flatware set with fabulous pistol-grip handle knives - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner si...

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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Art Deco Candleholder by Veneziani
Italian Silver Art Deco Candleholder by Veneziani

Italian Silver Art Deco Candleholder by Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Italian silver Art Deco candleholder by Veneziani.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large 6in. Sized Cartier Sterling Silver Miniature Shopping or Gift Bag
Large 6in. Sized Cartier Sterling Silver Miniature Shopping or Gift Bag

Large 6in. Sized Cartier Sterling Silver Miniature Shopping or Gift Bag

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage miniature 6-inch size shopping or gift bag. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With slightly 'crumpled' sides and twisted handles. One of the larger sized bags. Si...

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20th Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Decanter Set with Hawkes Glass Bottles
Tiffany Sterling Silver Decanter Set with Hawkes Glass Bottles

Tiffany Sterling Silver Decanter Set with Hawkes Glass Bottles

By Tiffany & Co., T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern sterling silver decanter set. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Sterling silver frame with central pole on shaped base between two round and open wells. Pole has sliding mechanism with hinged hasp and bracket handle to which are mounted two decanter covers. The covers descend on two ovoid bottles with cut diaper ornament, and sterling silver collar. With lock and key...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1808 English Set of Four Sterling Silver Teaspoons by Peter and William Bateman
1808 English Set of Four Sterling Silver Teaspoons by Peter and William Bateman

1808 English Set of Four Sterling Silver Teaspoons by Peter and William Bateman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of four sterling silver teaspoons, Peter & William Bateman, London, 1808. Monogram "EL". 1.45 troy oz. 4 7/8" x 1" x 0.5".

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Early 19th Century English Romantic Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

800 silver service with 27 elements
800 silver service with 27 elements

800 silver service with 27 elements

Located in Lugo, IT

27-piece 800 silver cutlery set. The serving spoon is not perfect. The teaspoons are hallmarked, and the rest of the cutlery is 800 silver plus hallmark. The knives are made of steel...

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1940s Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume
Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

Antique American Art Nouveau Green Glass Silver Overlay Perfume

Located in New York, NY

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau green plasss perfume bottle with engraved silver overlay. Globular with short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Overlay in dense ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box
Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box

Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box

Located in London, GB

Chinese Export Silver Biscuit Box circa 1890, of barrel shape with plain pull-off lid. This extremely unusual box, which could equally be used for ice as well as biscuits (but not at...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Fine Anglo-Indian Solid Silver Card or Cigar Case Allan & Hayes, Ambala 1860
Fine Anglo-Indian Solid Silver Card or Cigar Case Allan & Hayes, Ambala 1860

Fine Anglo-Indian Solid Silver Card or Cigar Case Allan & Hayes, Ambala 1860

By Allan & Hayes

Located in Trieste, IT

Fine Victorian Anglo-Indian Solid Silver Card Case — Allan & Hayes, Ambala 1860 An exceptional and rare Victorian Anglo-Indian solid silver pocket calling card / cigar case, intr...

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1860s Indian Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Beaded Rim Detail
Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Beaded Rim Detail

Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks with Beaded Rim Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of antique sterling silver candlesticks, showcasing refined craftsmanship and timeless sophistication. Each candlestick features a gracefully proportioned baluster st...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century
A Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century

A Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Important and Rare Silver-Gilt Polish Amulet, Early 19th Century Beautifully engraved into the front of the amulet are two rampant lions flanking and holding a crowned letter 'Hey',...

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Early 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of six silver washbasins with beaded plates
Set of six silver washbasins with beaded plates

Set of six silver washbasins with beaded plates

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of six silver wash basins with plates with rope-shaped edges. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Standing Eagle - I Title. Weight: 1568.63 grams. Dimensions: S...

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20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Chocolate Pierced and Open Chocolate Basket with Bows, 1934
Dutch Silver Chocolate Pierced and Open Chocolate Basket with Bows, 1934

Dutch Silver Chocolate Pierced and Open Chocolate Basket with Bows, 1934

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A very beautifull 835/1000 silver Chocolate basket with pearl rim and poured handles of bows, year letter 1934. Royal Dutch Precious Metal Companies n.v. van Kempen Begeer & Vos, 's...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Midcentury Candelabra
Sterling Midcentury Candelabra

Sterling Midcentury Candelabra

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We proudly offer this sterling silver midcentury candelabra. It draws on the Minimalist clean look that became synonymous with midcentury decor....

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1950s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century silver-plated repoussé continental heraldic charger
19th century silver-plated repoussé continental heraldic charger

19th century silver-plated repoussé continental heraldic charger

Located in Nottingham, GB

This late 19th-century continental wall plaque is executed in silver-plated repoussé over a copper alloy base, with finely chased detailing throughout. The central composition featur...

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Late 19th Century Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...

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1920s British Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote with Grape Motif 263 B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote with Grape Motif 263 B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote with Grape Motif 263 B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toledo, OH

Beautiful sterling Tazza compote in grape motif by Georg Jensen, circa 1918. Marked 263 B. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7" diameter x 7.5" H and weighs 19.9 ozt.

Category

1910s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor
Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor

Antique New York Classical Coin Silver Baby Cup by Eoff & Connor

Located in New York, NY

Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by Eoff & Connor, a partnership active in New York from 1833 to 1835. Bellied bowl with drum-form neck, flared rim, and capped s-scroll handle; r...

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1830s American American Classical Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pillbox
Sterling Silver Pillbox

Sterling Silver Pillbox

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Being offered is a sterling silver pill box made in England. It has an enamel top with two kittens on it. The lid is attached to the box through a back hinge preventing you from lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service with lovely leaf detailing, 42 Pieces. This set includes: 6 DINNER KNIVES, 10 1/8" (two blades differ slightly), 6 DINNER FORKS,...

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19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801
Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801

Scottish Silver - Rare George III Sterling Silver Wax Jack - Edinburgh 1801

By McHattie & Fenwick

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. Th...

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Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras
Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras

Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras

By Johannes Siggaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of two-branch candelabras are probably the finest we have ever had; elegant, understated and very unique. A U-shaped piece holds both lights and stands on two balls just ab...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attractive Sterling Silver Flower Basket or Centrepiece, Viner's Sheffield 1934
Attractive Sterling Silver Flower Basket or Centrepiece, Viner's Sheffield 1934

Attractive Sterling Silver Flower Basket or Centrepiece, Viner's Sheffield 1934

By Viners 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1934 by Viner's Ltd., this very attractive, Sterling Silver Basket, features a swing handle, and pierced decoration to the body, handle and foot. The b...

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1930s English Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New
Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New

Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New

By Schiavon

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mauriziano proposes a superbly revisited classic threaded style that makes it suitable for any table setting. Monumental Dinner Size Maurizano by Schiavon Italy (Retailed by Fina) I...

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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870
Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

By Richard Hodd & William Linley

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1870 by Linley & Hodd, this wonderful and rare, Victorian, Antique, Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, is incredibly striking in design. The ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s
Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Empire style sugar bowl in 800 silver, Italy, 1950s It belonged to my maternal great-grandparents and is in excellent condition. Very small signs of the time. Gr. 166,00.

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1950s Italian Empire Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces
Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

By Arthur J. Stone

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Pointed End by AJ Stone circa 1906 handmade sterling silver flatware set of 218 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 16 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 l...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rat Tail by W. Wilson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 94 Pc England w/Chest
Rat Tail by W. Wilson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 94 Pc England w/Chest

Rat Tail by W. Wilson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 94 Pc England w/Chest

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental rat tail by W. WILSON (England) sterling silver flatware set - 94 pieces in large vintage chest with legs. This set includes: 8 dinner knives, 10" 16 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 16 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/2" 24 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 16 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" 8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4" 1 gravy ladle, 6" 1 cold meat fork, 8 3/4" 1 salad serving set, 2-pc, 9 1/2" 1 sauce ladle, 5 7/8" 1 salad serving spoon, 9 1/2" Includes large vintage storage chest...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces
19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces

19th Century French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Set of Two Pieces

By Noel & Durand

Located in Sofia, BG

19th century French sterling silver fish servers set of two pieces i original box. Noel & Durand, Bijouterie or Fevrerie, Montpellier, France, circa 1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Leaf Necklace by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo
Mid-Century Sterling Silver Leaf Necklace by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Leaf Necklace by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and sculptural sterling silver necklace designed by Antonio Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico, circa 1950s. This exquisite piece feat...

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1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner
Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner

Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 33 pcs Dinner

By Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with reeded borders and stylized rope accents, the Milano flatware collection is a fashionable update on traditional design. The house of B...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Holders by William Comyns
Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Holders by William Comyns

Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Holders by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This elegant set of four Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell menu holders by William Comyns dates to 1913 and retains its original fitted retailer’s presentation box from Wilson & Gill of Regent Street, London. Circular in form, each menu holder is mounted in sterling silver and decorated with finely inlaid silver pique work depicting a rabbit leaping through grasses and flowering plants, a charming naturalistic scene executed with delicate engraved detail. Designed for use at formal dining tables, each holder incorporates a rear slot for supporting menu cards or place cards during dinner service. The rich tortoiseshell panels contrast beautifully against the polished silver mounts, reflecting the refined decorative taste associated with luxury Edwardian table accessories and entertaining pieces during the early twentieth century. The underside of each example carries the retailer’s mark for Wilson & Gill, 139 Regent Street, London, together with the retailer’s reference number A5435. Wilson & Gill were one of London’s leading luxury retailers specialising in fine silver, dressing table accessories and presentation wares during the late Victorian and Edwardian period. The set remains complete with the original fitted case lined in deep red velvet and cream silk, the interior lid printed with the retailer’s details “Wilson & Gill The Goldsmiths, 139 Regent Street London W.” The silver mounts are fully hallmarked for William Comyns, London, with the date letter “s” for 1913. A particularly attractive and complete Edwardian dining set...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 pieces
Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 pieces

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Virginian by Oneida sterling silver flatware set - 44 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gra...

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1940s American Vintage Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Christmas Snowflake Ornament
Sterling Christmas Snowflake Ornament

Sterling Christmas Snowflake Ornament

By Kirk-Stieff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas snowflake ornament by the Kirk-Stieff Silver Company of Baltimore, Maryland. This snowfla...

Category

2010s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 20th Century Silver Pheasants
Pair of 20th Century Silver Pheasants

Pair of 20th Century Silver Pheasants

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 800 silver pheasants. Gold vermeil. European (probably Austria).   

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Scroll Banded, Circa 1900-1920
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Scroll Banded, Circa 1900-1920

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Scroll Banded, Circa 1900-1920

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A heavy wide, round sterling silver scroll banded napkin ring, circa 1900-1920. Substantial banding at top and bottom, no engraving. 1.75 inches in diameter x 1.5 in. H Weight: 1....

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland 19th Century
A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland 19th Century

A Silver Kiddush Cup, Poland 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Nicely Engraved Silver Kiddush Cup made in Poland in the 19th Century. Classic Polish kiddush cup that was commonly found in many households duri...

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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Rare Child's Bowl & Porringer w/ Original Pouches

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver rare child bowl and porringer, depicting a patriotic children's marching band, beautifully embossed. The bowl dates from 1892 to 1902, measures 5 '' in ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Minimalist Sculptural Sterling Kiddush Decanter and Six Cup Set
Mid-Century Minimalist Sculptural Sterling Kiddush Decanter and Six Cup Set

Mid-Century Minimalist Sculptural Sterling Kiddush Decanter and Six Cup Set

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist minimalist sterling silver Kiddush decanter and six cup set, created in America in the 20th century, is a stunning example of streamlined functionality com...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Decorative
Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Decorative

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Decorative

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver Filigree Model Ship with Enamel Crosses, Portuguese, Early 20th Century Silver Filigree Nautical Sculpture Enamelled Model Ship Decorative Maritime Art This exquisi...

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Early 1900s Portuguese Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver, Metal

Janet Torelli Sterling Silver Butterfly-Shaped Sandwich Serving Tongs
Janet Torelli Sterling Silver Butterfly-Shaped Sandwich Serving Tongs

Janet Torelli Sterling Silver Butterfly-Shaped Sandwich Serving Tongs

Located in New York, NY

Janet Torelli sterling silver handmade and hand-hammered sandwich serving tongs shaped as a butterfly. It measures 5 1/8'' in length by 4 1/4'' in width by 7/8'' in height, weighs 1....

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Sterling Silver

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.